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We originally started this blog (years ago) to keep track of the every day things in our lives that we didn't want to forget but knew that we would in time. As life got in the way, we posted less and less until March 2010 when Matthew's arrival rocked our world. Now we use this blog to let everyone know how Matthew is progressing and the big events going on at the Hoy House. We are so appreciative of everyone who has read our story and has thought and prayed for Matthew and for us.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Matthew's Progress

Matthew is continuing to fall further behind in his development in comparison to typical kids. His development will be re-evaluated when he turns 2, but if I had to guess, overall he's now about 9 months delayed. Though (like when he was a year), he seems to be less delayed cognitively and most delayed in language. What continues to encourage us is the fact that he continues to develop at a steady pace, albeit a bit slowly.

A few things he's done recently that have caused us to cheer: (The first two probably don't sound like good things, but they are positive signs of developmental progress.) -Matthew gets upset when he is told 'no', complete with a cry out and huff and puff. -He doesn't like to take turns. If we are playing ball and I roll it to someone else, he'll get mad and try to get it.-He is immitating a lot more. Yesterday he took my ear bud and put it to his ear. -He's often following simple instructions.-He's shaking his head 'yes'. When he's eating, if I ask him "is that yummy?" he'll nod. -He's engaging in a lot more back and forth verbal play, mimicking conversation. -He is traditionally crawling-- fast.-He is really enjoying playing with toys and balls. -He's continuing to cruise on the couch (or coffee table, etc).-He will take steps forward if you hold his hands.-He's eating more and more table foods (though still taking baby food too).

I am so thankful for my sweet baby Matthew, for his sweet disposition, for the joy he finds in little things, and for his forward progress.